2021 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino
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James Suckling
Reviewed December 2025Stunning aromas of beautifully ripe sangiovese with cherries, berries, cedar, sandalwood and orange and lemon blossoms. Medium- to full-bodied with a tannin structure that builds on the palate and ends with intensity and clarity. Muscular but agile. Best after 2029, but already a star of the vintage. (JS)
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Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino boasts wildly expressive aromatics—violets, fresh strawberries, nuances of menthol and pine with wet stone in the background. This is pure, deep and potent with sweet inner lavender tones complementing red and blueberry fruits, and a core of vibrant acidity. A web of fine tannins adds form through the structured but balanced close, leaving a tart blackberry twang and a pleasantly bitter punctuation. The 2021 is expertly balanced and poised for a beautiful evolution. (EG)
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Wine Spectator
Black currant, blackberry and plum fruit are the highlights, framed by iron and eucalyptus accents. Beefy tannins and bright acidity give this red the potential for aging, while tomato leaf and juniper notes linger. (BS)
Notes
The 2021 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino is a standout from a landmark vintage, characterized by its "muscular yet agile" profile. The nose is complex and cryptic, opening with balsamic, dark berries, and tea leaf alongside hints of walnut and coffee bean. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, balancing ripe, concentrated fruit with firm, refined tannins that build toward a racy finish.
Details
| Origin | Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Sangiovese |
| SKU | 1979639 |